Is your closet bursting at the seams with clutter, and you don’t know how to sort it out?

These 17 ingenious hacks will have you decluttering like a pro, with enough space left over to finally stop using the floor as your second wardrobe.

My budget-friendly hacks use stylish bins, tie organizers, baskets, hangers, closet dividers, and other cool ideas to clear the clutter and leave you feeling totally in control and relaxed.

1. Woven Baskets for Sandals

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I love how woven baskets add a warm, rustic charm to a closet. The natural textures and earthy tones make the space look stylish and functional.

A large woven basket like this is perfect for organizing sandals.

Toss or donate any that you no longer wear. Then store the rest upright to make it easy to grab the pair you want.

2. S Hooks for Jeans

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Is your closet cluttered with loads of jeans that no longer fit? Why not declutter and get creative by repurposing unused jeans into purses, stylish tote bags, or even patchwork quilts?

For the rest, using sturdy vinyl coated S Hooks like these is an innovative way to hang jeans. Simply hook a belt loop over an S Hook and hang it up.

3. Dividers for Underwear

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I always find it so challenging to pack underwear neatly, and before I know it, my closet turns into a cluttered mess that totally stresses me out!

This ingenious hack to declutter your closet uses dividers to create small, compact compartments – perfect for keeping your lacy, frilly, and silky underwear neatly organized.

4. Towel Rails for Shoes

Source: @emmalous_closetchronicles

Prevent the dreaded pile-up of shoes at the bottom of your closet. My heap is so disorganized that I may leave home wearing a mismatched pair!

Mount attractive towel rails like these on the side of a closet, on a wall, or behind a door, and hang up your shoes. You’ll create a fabulous display, declutter your closet, and free up tons of valuable storage space.

5. Fold & Color Code

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Another ingenious hack to declutter your closet is to fold and color code so you are not faced with a jumbled heap when you open the door.

I gave the folding method a try, and it totally works! Then I sorted all my tees and tops by color. Wow, it looks amazing and makes picking out my outfit so much easier.

6. Narrow Compartments for Sandals

Source: @maisonhaven

Get your sandals off the floor and neatly sorted with this ingenious hack to declutter your closet.

Recreate this design using adjustable drawer dividers like these. You can create multiple narrow compartments, perfect for sliding in a pair of sandals.

7. IKEA Shelving & Open Cloth Bins

Source: @caralynkempner

Another stylish hack to declutter and store clothes is to use attractive color coordinated open cloth storage bins like these.

This innovative homemaker labels the bins and separates shorts, jeans, and sweaters.

The shelving comes from the IKEA PAX range that can be adapted to your exact needs. (Y’all know that I’m a huge IKEA fan!)

8. Shelf Separators

Source: @lelaburris

One way to prevent the dreaded topple-over is by using shelf separators to keep your clothes in their place and show them who’s the boss.

Clear acrylic shelf separators are budget-friendly, adjustable, and easy to install without the need for DIY tools. And, they can be used for all types of clothing and even accessories.

9. Behind The Door Organizer

Source: @sortedandcompany

Declutter your closet floor by storing your shoes behind the door. I am so inspired by this ingenious hack!

Behind-the-door shoe storage is a game-changer, turning an overlooked space into a functional and stylish storage solution. I like using a plastic over-the-door shoe organizer like this, as it keeps my shoes protected and dust-free.

Find these clever over-the-door organizing ideas here.

10. Arrange By Category and Color

Source: @lemonaidsolutions

Teaching kids how to get organized from an early age is a great life lesson. This closet ensures that early mornings are not chaotic and sets the tone for a relaxed day ahead.

Sort your clothes, shoes, and accessories into categories and then into colors. Use hanging storage, behind the door storage, shelves, and baskets to neatly hold everything.

Find more small walk-in closet organizing ideas here.

11. Woven Baskets

Source: @everything.envy

I love how woven baskets add a warm, rustic charm to a closet. The natural textures and earthy tones make the space look stylish and functional.

If you are short on hanging space, use a classic set of 6 wicker storage baskets like these to organize tops, bottoms, accessories, scarves, bags, tees, shoes, and underwear.

Add labels to make your baskets even more user-friendly.

12. Ombre Jeans – see IDEAS

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If you are a fashionista, you probably have a serious jean collection ranging from dark blue to washed-out gray.

Organize your denim jeans in an ombre style – darkest to lightest and then hang them in a closet. You have a designer collection to admire every time you open your closet.

13. Drawer for Hats and Caps

Source: @brightlyorganized

Hats and caps are tricky things to store neatly. Dedicating a drawer is a great way to declutter your closet and keep them in check.

Create extra compartments by using drawer dividers like these.

14. Bag & Purse Shelf

Source: @mdesign

I have given up on trying to pile purses one atop the other! I just end up with a frustrating mess and potentially damaged bags.

This ingenious hack uses shelf dividers to create compartments for individual purses. Your bags stay in shape, are easy to find, and as a bonus – your closet looks like a designer store.

15. Labeled Fabric Bins

Source: @simplifybuffalo

As this smart lady says – you don’t need a bigger closet, just less stuff!

Toss or donate old, worn-out clothes, then grab a stylish set of fabric bins like these to neatly organize everything you actually need. Add labels so that you know what is inside each basket.

Your closet looks tidy, and you are less stressed and organized.

16. Closet Rod Dividers

Source: @practicallyperfectla

Here is a simple, budget-friendly, ingenious hack to organize your hanging clothes.

Use closet rod dividers like these to assign dedicated sections of your rod to different types of clothes. I have sections for dresses, tees, shirts, jeans, skirts, jackets, and pants.

For kid’s closet, I divide them into the weekend, school, party, and swimwear sections.

The blank dividers come with a marker pen, allowing you to create any divisions you want to suit your needs.

Find more kid’s closet organizing ideas here.

17. Tie Storage

Source: @sortandstore

Let’s tie up our list of ingenious hacks to declutter your closet with this last tie-dea!

Tidy up your ties by rolling them up and storing them in a plush tie organizer with small compartments like this.

Each tie has its own compartment, keeping them all neat, crease-free, and easily accessible.